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Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the State of Illinois

A proposed amendment becomes effective if approved by either three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of those voting in the election.

1974 - Governor's Amendatory Veto. Amends Article IV, Section 9, Paragraph (e). Failed.

Total vote, 3,047,822.

For, 1,302,313.

Against, 1,329,719.

1978 - Personal Property Tax. Amends Article IX, Section 5. Failed.

Total vote, 3,342,985.

For, 952,416.

Against, 733,845.

1978 - Veterans Organizations' Post Homes Exemption. Amends Article IX, Section 6. Failed.

Total vote, 3,342,985.

For, 747,907.

Against, 806,579.

1980 - Legislative Article (Cutback Amendment). Amends Article IV, Sections 1, 2 and 3. Approved.

Total vote, 4,868,623.

For, 2,112,224.

Against, 962,325.

1980 - Revenue Article (Delinquent Tax Sales). Amends Article IX, Section 8. Approved.

Total vote, 4,868,623.

For, 1,857,985.

Against, 798,422.

1982 - Bail. Amends Article I, Section 9. Approved.

Total vote, 3,856,875.

For, 1,389,796.

Against, 239,380.

1984 - Veterans' Property Tax Exemption. Amends Article IX, Section 6. Failed.

Total vote, 4,969,330.

For, 1,147,864.

Against, 1,042,481.

1986 - Bail and Habeas Corpus. Amends Article I, Section 9. Approved.

Total vote, 3,322,657.

For, 1,368,242.

Against, 402,891.

1986 - Veterans' Property Tax Exemption. Amends Article IX, Section 6. Failed.

Total vote, 3,322,657.

For, 860,609.

Against, 727,737.

1988 - Voting Qualifications. Amends Article III, Section 1. Approved.

Total vote, 4,697,192.

For, 2,086,744.

Against, 1,162,258.

1988 - Delinquent Tax Sales. Amends Article IX, Section 8. Failed.

Total vote, 4,697,192.

For, 1,497,885.

Against, 1,035,190.

1988 - Proposed call for a Constitutional Convention. Failed.

Total vote, 4,697,192.

For, 900,109.

Against, 2,727,144.

1990 - Tax Sales. Amends Article IX, Section 8. Approved.

Total vote, 1,390,318.

For, 1,004,546.

Against, 385,772.

1992 - Crime Victim's Rights. Adds Article I, Section 8.1. Approved.

Total vote, 5,164,357.

For, 2,964,592.

Against, 715,602.

1992 - Education. Amends Article X, Section 1. Failed.

Total vote, 5,164,357.

For, 1,882,569.

Against, 1,417,520.

1994 - Rights After Indictment. Amends Article I, Section 8. Approved.

Total vote, 3,219,122.

For, 1,525,525.

Against, 906,383.

1994 - Effective Date of Laws. Amends Article IV, Section 10. Approved.

Total vote, 3,219,122.

For, 1,476,615.

Against, 667,585.

1998 - Courts Commission. Amends Article VI, Section 15. Approved.

Total vote, 3,541,379.

For, 1,677,109.

Against, 407,014.

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